WDEA Works

18/05/2026

are-able's Lainie & Rebecca join Salvation Army in Portland fortnightly for Toastie Friday. They serve fresh toasted sandwiches, creating a welcoming space for people to connect and enjoy a warm meal. It's a privilege to support the local community.

13/05/2026

Thrilled to announce our collaboration with The Power in You Project, expanding psychosocial support in Portland. Our training programmes build a skilled workforce, with students like Bill making a real difference locally.

13/05/2026

Huge congrats to Jess for securing a permanent 20-hour contract at Woolworths Kerang! After completing our Mini Woolies program, Jess impressed the team and secured this role. We are incredibly proud of his success and commitment.

Find out more about NDIS Finding and Keeping a Job and how it could help you:
https://www.areable.org.au/ndis-support/finding-and-keeping-a-job/

12/05/2026

Wonderful start to the Passport to Employment (P2E) program in Portland and Heywood! Our team had a fantastic Meet and Greet, connecting with students and partners.

08/05/2026

We’re pleased to share this upcoming IDAHOBIT 2026 event at Powerhouse Place in Mildura.

Join the community on Friday 15 May from 3.30pm to 6pm for a safe and supportive event recognising International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

The event will include a flag raising ceremony, live music, information stalls, activities, a Lions Club sausage sizzle and the Ngwala Willumbong Coffee Van.

Everyone is welcome, including LGBTQIA+ community members, families, friends and allies.

📅 Friday 15 May
📍 Powerhouse Place
⏰ 3.30pm to 6pm, with a 4pm start

Join us for IDAHOBIT 2026 🏳️‍🌈

We're marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Day (IDAHOBIT) with a special event.

📅 Friday 15 May
📍 Powerhouse Place
⏰ 3.30pm to 6pm

This is a safe and supportive space to connect, learn, and celebrate the strength of diverse communities. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, your presence makes a difference.
From 3.30pm, gather inside Powerhouse Place for a 4pm start. The event includes:

🏳️‍🌈 Flag raising ceremony
🎶 Live music
➡ Information stalls & activities
☕ Lions Club Sausage sizzle and Ngwala Willumbong Coffee Van

08/05/2026

📱 Telstra mobile network maintenance in Warrnambool

Telstra has scheduled mobile network maintenance in Warrnambool from Monday 11 May to Saturday 16 May 2026, between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm each day.

⚠️ During this period, 4G and 5G mobile services may be intermittent, which could impact phone calls, SMS, mobile data and EFTPOS services at some Warrnambool sites.

🏢 All Warrnambool locations, including Fairy Street, Lava Street and our Social Enterprises, will remain open as usual. Staff will be available to provide face-to-face support if you are unable to contact us by phone.

📧 If you experience difficulty reaching us by phone during this time, please use email where possible or visit one of our Warrnambool sites for assistance.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/05/2026

Our Cert IV Disability students in Warrnambool & Portland gained vital insights into mental illness & psychosocial support. Thanks to Kane Nuttal from The Power in You Project for sharing his powerful story, enriching their understanding & preparing.

07/05/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Kristie and Vanessa, our dedicated NDIS employment mentors in Shepparton. They provide vital support, helping people with disability find and keep jobs, building confidence and independence.

06/05/2026

Public holiday reminder for Warrnambool.

are-able’s Warrnambool offices will be closed on Thursday 7 May for the May Races public holiday. All other are-able offices will operate as usual.

30/04/2026

In a recent SLES session, Lainie and Zanay compared outfits for work experience, looking at what is and is not appropriate. It was a practical way to show how the right clothing helps make workplaces safer.